Ditson by Sigma Guitars
Ditson is the daughter company of Sigma Guitars. After many years of creating quality acoustic guitars and preserving their legacy, Sigma Guitars decided to also make quality instruments for the up-and-coming musicians’ needs with Ditson Guitars.
Ditson Guitars has the same body shapes everyone knows and loves. Picking up one them feels very familiar to what we know from Sigma, well made, sturdy, open sounding guitars. And even looking at them, they're just classic looking instruments, however, made even more accessible to guitarists who are just starting their journey.
Classic Shapes
D-10
The Dreadnought shape, one of the biggest and fullest sounding guitars. It's the one that just fills the room, and gives you deep bass response. Perfect for pop, rock and country music.
G-10
Usually preferred by fingerstyle players, the Grand Orchestra Model has a bit wider neck, which makes it easier to fit your fingers without touching the adjecent ones, hence why fingerpickers prefer them. It is great for light strumming, fingerstyle, indie and blues.
000-10
000 size guitars are also called folk guitars. they are on the smaller side compared to the dreadnought, and offer a sound which is more pronounced in the mid frequencies. These instruments are loved and played by the likes of John Mayer and Eric Clapton, so needles to say they are great for blues, but also folk and indie. It will even do some jazz!
Oliver Ditson and Dreadnought
He was the founder of Oliver Ditson and Company, one of the largest musical intruments and music publishing houses of the 19th century. Back in 1916, Ditson, one of Martins largest customers, ordered the first Dreadnaught shaped guitars. Even though the big guitar wasn't so popular until a couple of years later, it's safe to say that this was a turning point for the history of guitars, and music in general.
Ditson is the daughter company of Sigma Guitars. After many years of creating quality acoustic guitars and preserving their legacy, Sigma Guitars decided to also make quality instruments for the up-and-coming musicians’ needs with Ditson Guitars. They have the same body shapes everyone knows and loves, because they are modeled and derived from Martin guitars.
The Dreadnought shape, one of the biggest and fullest sounding guitars. It's the one that just fills the room, and gives you deep bass response. Perfect for pop, rock and country music. This shape was introduced by Martin Guitars in 1916 and has become extremely popular due to its versatility and powerful sound. They were used by many big artist across all genres, starting from Johnny Cash, to Elvis Presley, to Kurt Cobain and Slash, which dispalys their versatility perfectly.
Ditson is the daughter company of Sigma Guitars. After many years of creating quality acoustic guitars and preserving their legacy, Sigma Guitars decided to also make quality instruments for the up-and-coming musicians’ needs with Ditson Guitars. They have the same body shapes everyone knows and loves, because they are modeled and derived from Martin guitars.
Often abbreviated to OM - following Martin’s nomenclature - they are larger than parlour size guitars and have a much richer sound while still retaining the comfort and playability. They don’t have as much bass as a grand auditorium or dreadnought and as such are perfect for more melodic, precise playing. This shape strikes a balance between playability and sound projection. Known for their distinctive sound, providing bright highs, good articulation, and a balanced tone, OMs are suitable for a wide range of musical styles. Orchestra model guitars are ideal for beginners because they produce a beautiful, rewarding tone without compromising on comfort and playability.
Ditson is the daughter company of Sigma Guitars. After many years of creating quality acoustic guitars and preserving their legacy, Sigma Guitars decided to also make quality instruments for the up-and-coming musicians’ needs with Ditson Guitars. They have the same body shapes everyone knows and loves, because they are modeled and derived from Martin guitars.
A folk guitar (or "000" - triple-O) is a body type typically associated with warm and bright sound, ideal for folk music and fingerstyle playing. Folk guitars usually feature a smaller and narrower body compared to dreadnoughts, with good note articulation that allows the musician to express dynamics and nuances in their playing. These guitars are suitable for various music styles, including folk, acoustic blues, indie, and other genres where maintaining clarity of sound is important.
